Paul Beskow
PE
Project River Engineer
From concept to completion, I am dedicated to collaborative delivery, meeting client needs, balancing stakeholder priorities, and a solution-oriented approach to all challenges.
Hired
- 2024
Location
- Tacoma, WA
Expertise
Paul is a project engineer on GeoEngineers’ River and Hydraulic Engineering Team, where he plays multiple roles including project manager, design engineering manager, and construction engineer. He manages project scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating across disciplines to ensure collaborative and high-quality design solutions.
His daily work also involves reviewing projects, writing design reports, supporting construction engineering, and actively contributing to design and drafting efforts.
With more than 12 years of experience in civil engineering, Paul has worked across a wide range of sectors including water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, dredging design, fish passage, stream bank restoration, construction management, and more. With this background, Paul can understand the big picture of multidisciplinary projects and anticipate challenges, proactively coordinating solutions that keep projects on track. Paul notes, “My top priority is successful project execution, whether I’m in a supporting role or leading a task.”
Paul’s interest in civil engineering grew from a lifelong passion for math and science combined with hands-on construction experience working alongside his father, a plumber. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, he felt a strong connection to the region’s natural systems. “I am delighted with the energy around salmon protection and habitat restoration across the PNW,” he says. “My dream, a decade in the making, of making a difference in the real world is being realized here at GeoEngineers, and I couldn’t be happier.”
Prior to joining GeoEngineers, Paul spent over a decade consulting for public agencies and municipalities, working on projects spanning engineering, natural resources, permitting, master planning, and more.
Looking forward, Paul aims to expand GeoEngineers’ reach in water resources projects and be a catalyst for innovation. “I want to make an impact in my local community and beyond, always looking up and around for opportunities to grow and make a difference.”
Outside work, Paul enjoys a wide range of activities including hiking, kayaking, running, creative writing, woodworking, and spending time with friends. He also enjoys music from his vinyl collection and the occasional TV show or video game.
Professional Organizations
Pacific NW Clean Water Association (PNCWA), Water for People Committee, Chair
